Roger Federer to become first living person to be celebrated on Swiss coins

Image source, SwissMint

Image caption, Roger Federer has won more Grand Slam singles titles than any other male player

Switzerland's 20-time Grand Slam champion Roger Federer will become the first living person to be celebrated on a coin in the country.

The Federal Mint, Swissmint, will release a 20 Swiss francs silver commemorative coin in January.

It plans to add a Federer SFr50 gold coin in May.

"Thank you Switzerland and Swissmint for this incredible honour and privilege," said the 38-year-old world number three.